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A special purchase for Vintage Roots, and one we were very pleased to secure in such limited quantities. From a strong vintage, this old-vine Puisseguin Saint-Émilion is mainly Merlot with a little Cabernet Franc, made from low-yielding vines around 80 years old. Natural yeast fermentation is followed by 24 months in new medium-toast oak barrels, giving the wine depth, polish and understated intensity. Now drinking beautifully, it shows soft, mature black fruit, savoury spice, gentle oak and elegant structure. Serve in a large glass to enjoy its colour, complexity and layered aromas – especially with rich, hearty dishes, roasts or hard cheeses.
- Gold, Concours des Vins & Spiritueux Terre de Vins (2015 vintage)
- Wine Enthusiast, ‘A richly perfumed, full-bodied wine, this has dense tannins and equally dense black fruits. With a firm hold on the structure, the wine will age well, giving concentration and powerful fruits. Drink now, but the wine will be better from 2022.’ Roger Voss (2015 vintage)
About the Estate
Located at the heart of the village of Puisseguin, the estate of Château Beauséjour encompasses 20 hectares on the famous clay-limestone terroir of Saint Emilion. The vineyard is composed of Merlot 70%, Cabernet Franc 25% and Cabernet Sauvignon 5%, with an average age of 40 years. The property is still owned and run by the Dupuy family who originally purchased the estate back in 1934, but had been residents of Puisseguin since the middle ages! Today it is Gérard Dupuy who holds the reins here. Vines are grown in a traditional manner, having been certfied as organicsince 1995, via Ecocert. The soil is free of chemical products as highlighted by the appearance of delicate wild tulips every spring. The vinification takes place without any added products, including no additional sulphur, in compliance with organic farming specifications. Indigenous yeasts rather than cultured yeasts are preferred in order to maintain the authenticity of the wines and their true expression of their terroir. Wines are matured in French oak barrels for between 12-24 months, depending on the vintage.
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